Classic Excursion

This tour is based on mainly Buddhist temples which are close to Colombo.

Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Viharaya

This is one of the hidden places in Sri Lanka. There are so many stories behind this village. One belief is that this pace got its name Pilikuththuwa because this village provided apparel to kings. The “ Pili” means clothes in Sinhalese language. Another story connected to this name is that king Valagamba used to stay in this area during 1 century AD, before he wiped out the South Indian invaders. One of the caves used to store his queens cloths and that why this place got that name.

Varana Raja Maha Viharaya

This temple consists of three levels. In the first level Sangawasaya (Where monks live).After 40 -50 steps situated newly established pond and shrine room. Middle level has historical Pagoda and cave temple. Roof is painted with beautiful flower decoration and floor has a slope because it’s located inside the cave. After few step another cave temple and it is considered as top level.

Aththanagalla Raja Maha Viharaya

This is a one of the most important royal temple in Sri Lanka. It is unique because it is the only ancient temple historically recognized as the place where a Bodhisattva (a future Buddha) fulfilled his Dana Paramita (one of the ten perfections to be completed by a Bodhisattva to become a Buddha, an Awakened One). He sacrificed his life by giving his head in gratitude for a favor he received from a poor and ordinary countryman.

Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya

Kelaniya raja maha viharaya is the most important Buddhist temple in the Colombo. This is the sacred place which the Buddha is supposed to have visited.